Cape ebony

Euclea pseudebenus

Ebony guarri tree (Eng.), Ebbeboom (Afr.)

National tree of South Africa for 2017(rare trees), this tree can often only grow to shrub size depending on the climate. Dark strong wood make it suitable for carpentary, although sizes are usually small and more often used for fire wood. Sometimes an untidy tree, but can grow very old and is very waterwise - do consider planting it in your garden!

Planning

Difficulty

Advanced

Flowering time

Summer

Fruiting time

Autumn

Harvesting

Harvest as needed for medicinal value.

Propagation

Seed

Allow seed to fully ripen and sow in Spring in sandy soil mix. Only transplant seedlings once they are well settled!